MOULD Surname DNA Project
INTRODUCTION:
The MOULD Surname DNA Project was created to develop a collection of various
MOULD family groups who descend from the same male MOULD ancestor. DNA
analysis provides a tool for identifying participants who share a common male
ancestor; and, when used in unison with documented MOULD pedigrees, can also
aid in establishing links between MOULD groups who previously were thought to
be unrelated. Because many MOULD surname researchers have exhausted
traditional genealogy research methods without identifying their elusive
MOULD ancestor, this project combines genetics and genealogy in an effort to
break through the proverbial "brick wall". Much useful information
on the application of DNA analysis to genealogy research can be found through
our DNA Resources page.
PARTICIPATION:
Since males are the exclusive carriers of the Y-chromosome, which passes down
through the generations to the common ancestor's lineal male descendants,
only males with the MOULD surname will be tested for this project. However, a
female also can benefit from the DNA technology by having a brother, father,
uncle, grandfather, nephew or cousin with the MOULD surname participate in
the MOULD DNA Project. FTDNA
has given the MOULD project a discounted price for the Y-DNA/MTDNA Testing
If the 12/37-marker test is chosen, it can always be upgraded later to identify the additional
markers. However, the Y-DNA37 test is particularly useful in genealogy
research since it can greatly reduce the number of possible generations
between the participants and their Most Recent Common Ancestor (MRCA). We
recommend at least the Y-DNA37 test to start because matching test results
offer a significantly greater probability that the MRCA lived at a time when
the MOULD surname was in use and paper documentation existed. Although, the Y-DNA67
test is the most compressive and participants that do not start off with the
Y-DNA67 test are encouraged to upgrade ASAP. Participants are required to
provide the project with a brief verifiable paternal lineage in the format
shown Here.
Please send lineage here:
MOULD Lineage
Please include a link to your web site(s) and or source citation(s) list that can be verified by the project genealogist.
For current FTDNA pricing for this project please visit:
MOULD Surname DNA Project Pricing
TESTING LAB:
All testing for the MOULD Surname DNA Project will be conducted through Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) in concert with Dr. Michael Hammer and the University of Arizona.
Only that part of the DNA, which contains the Y-chromosome, will be tested. With the
exception of infrequent mutations, the Y-chromosome remains stable in all
lineal descendants of the common male ancestor. Test results will be entered
into FTDNA's large database for comparison with the other results. Should a
participant have a Y-DNA match within the database the lab will inform those
participants provided they have signed the FTDNA Release Form. All project
participants will receive a certificate and a general analysis and
interpretation of their test results from the lab. The FTDNA website
provides answers to many questions regarding DNA testing and it's usefulness as a genealogy research tool.
UPDATES:
The project is just getting started and there are no updates at this time.
DISCLAIMER:
The MOULD Surname DNA Project website generates no monetary compensation for
it's organizers. Hopefully, the DNA results and pedigrees provided to the
MOULD Surname DNA Project will further the unraveling of a surname group,
which at present has numerous broken lines. It must be noted that while
participant DNA matches indicate only a nameless common male ancestor who
might be part of an established MOULD group, it is up to the researcher to
work diligently to place a name on that common ancestor. By participation in
the project, the participant agrees to all conditions of the Project. Please
complete the Release Form.
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